Albion s fourth season in the Premier League ended in the disappointment of relegation, but 2008/09 was anything but forgettable. Where previous relegation seasons had been wars of attrition ultimately lost, this time the Throstles went out in a blaze of glory, playing some incendiary football that won the club friends, the length and breadth of the top division. Playing in a style reminiscent of the days of Regis, Cunningham, Brown and Statham, Albion were among the division s great entertainers. With Greening directing the midfield traffic, Olsson marshalling the defence and Brunt banging in the goals, the Baggies were always worth watching. This wasn t just football. This was Albion football. The beautiful game was back in the Black Country.